LAst Night's Action: Clippers Blazed, Spiezio Blitzed

Blazers 82, Clippers 80 - Portland blew a 14 point lead in Staples Center one night after blowing a 15 point lead on the very same court. This time they were playing the Clippers, so things worked out OK. Los Angeles managed a pathetic 29 points in the first half, but did make a noble effort in the second. Corey Maggette was hot with 32 points, but missed a big shot with eight ticks left.

Chris Kaman and Sam Cassell were out again. Bill Simmons has an interesting trade rumor about Cassell -- one of his favorite players -- on ESPN's Page 2.

Spiezi-oh-no - Utilityman Scott Spiezio was allegedly a complete and total jackass last December in Irvine, and the full story is just now coming to light. It's one thing to get a DUI (heck, his manager -- Tony LaRussa -- has his own DUI films all over the internet). It's another to flee the scene, bust into your neighbor's house, puke all over the place, and then assault the poor guy. Spiezio, a former Anaheim Angel now with the St. Louis Cardinals, suddenly finds himself a free agent along with other lovable figures like Barry Bonds.

We're Talking Baseball - Jason Schmidt already tired and worn out after a few days of spring training, despite that whole extra year off ... World Anti-Doping Agency declares what we already knew: MLB unfit to police itself ... Castro's resignation could impact MLB.

Elsewhere - Basketball coach blames fans for loss, and he's right ... Bill Bilicheck graces cover of gay mag ... Jon Stewart was a college sports star. Honest. Sorta.

Today's Action - Miami @ Lakers (7:30pm) ... UCLA @ Arizona State (7:30pm) ... USC @ Arizona (6:00pm) ... Kings @ Edmonton (6:00pm).

AP photo by Mark J. Terrill.